This collection contains correspondence between Robert Montgomery Bird, his wife Mary E. Bird, their son Frederic Mayer Bird,
and other family members. It provides accounts of daily life in New Castle, Delaware and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during
the 19th century.

University of Pennsylvania Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts

extent

0.4 linear feet (1 box)

inclusive date

1820-1991

bulk date

1830-1908

abstract/scope/contents

This collection contains correspondence between Robert Montgomery Bird, his wife Mary E. Bird, their son Frederic Mayer Bird,
and other family members. It provides accounts of daily life in New Castle, Delaware and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during
the 19th century.